SOLUTION: Simplify and write in sientific notation: (8.7 X 10^3)(6 X 10^4) Thanks

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Question 595183: Simplify and write in sientific notation:
(8.7 X 10^3)(6 X 10^4)
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do it like this one:
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(2.3 X 10^5)(5 X 10^3)
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Use the asterisk for multiply.
(2.3 * 10^5)(5 * 10^3)
= 2.3%2A5+%2A+10%5E%285%2B3%29+=+11.5%2A10%5E8
= 1.15%2A10%5E9